Alghero’s sunset and how it helped my writing
Posted on 18. Feb, 2008 by Joanna in Sardinia
I’m back in England but still dreaming about Alghero.
As I’ve blogged about before, the coastal city has had a special place in my heart ever since my first visit back in December 2002.
But this time around, it was a truly cathartic experience.
I’ve been struggling with my writing for a while. Not my everyday writing but [...]
7 Ways That Travel Helps Us Write
Posted on 30. Jan, 2008 by Joanna in Creativity
One of the enquiries we’ve had about the workshop is whether the focus is on travel or more general writing.
My answer was that it’s more general (within the spectrum of non-fiction writing), but also that:
“…we will be building on the experience of travel to get you
writing with more energy – writing with all your senses, [...]
The magic of Sardinia (and how it helps your writing)
Posted on 17. Jan, 2008 by Joanna in Sardinia
I’ll never forget the moment I fell in love with Sardinia.
I was living in Milan at the time, where the cold, damp weather and the permanent smog left me yearning for sunshine and winter walks along the beach.
I was desperate for a holiday in the sun but as a young, strapped-for-cash journalist, my budget didn’t [...]
A writing holiday in Italy: something to look forward to
Posted on 07. Jan, 2008 by Joanna in Sardinia
Apparently today (7th January) has become known as Holiday Day, because it’s “the most popular day of the year to banish the post-Christmas blues and book a summer holiday.” (It must be true, I got that from a Government news site!)
It’s easy to see why – first day back to a full working week, all [...]
Reflections on travel writing
Posted on 24. Dec, 2007 by Joanna in Creativity
I love this picture of the boats in Alghero harbour.
It talks to me of what I love most about travel writing.
Capturing the colour of an experience, the essence of a place. The time to stop, watch, reflect and wonder.
The time and space to reflect on what you’ve seen, what you’ve felt, heard and experienced, [...]
Travel Info
Posted on 24. Dec, 2007 by Joanna in Travel
Plane. Ferry. Train. Coach. Car.
There are so many ways of getting to Sardinia and joining us for our writing workshops and retreats.
I’ve gathered together some information on your travel options for getting to Sardinia. There should be something that works for you, wherever you’re coming from.
Click through the links and see which way is [...]
People watching
Posted on 24. Dec, 2007 by Joanna in Creativity
A black and white photo of a fisherman at Alghero harbour.
Watch quietly. Listen. Observe.
Then describe what you see. Add colour to the picture. Bring the story to life.
from Joanna in Edinburgh
December 2007
Photo Credit: Alghero Fisherman by ulybug on flickr
Brevity, simplicity, clarity
Posted on 24. Dec, 2007 by Joanna in Creativity
We’ll be looking at some key ingredients of absorbing writing in the 4 day workshop: brevity, simplicity, clarity.
This picture got me thinking about the workshop and some ways of getting into that clear frame of mind.
Take a look at this photo of the harbour – and then think for a moment.
What does it teach you [...]